Associate Debt Finance

What’s in it for you?

• You will be a part of a well-integrated team that works on high profile Belgian and international debt finance matters;
• The opportunity to be a part of a leading international law firm;
• A variety of interesting work and the opportunity to work with other departments and in an interdisciplinary way, both in Belgium and internationally;
• Be part of a dynamic team, closely involved in both cross-departmental and cross-border transactions and cases, backed up by regular team meetings which enable the team to share relevant experience in an efficient way; 
• The possibility to join national and international secondment programmes allowing you to work with other departments, other people and to be exposed to the different cultures that the firm encompasses;
• Dedicated local and global training programmes and professional training on communication, IT skills, management and business development skills;
• Support of specialist know-how lawyers, dedicated business professionals, personal assistants and other support systems.

What your future may hold

As an Associate Debt Finance you’ll be part of A&O Shearman’s Belgian Debt Finance team consists of 13 specialist lawyers based in their Brussels and Antwerp offices. This leading practice offers a complete debt finance service, handling the full range of debt finance transactional work for financial institutions, funds, corporates and sponsors in leveraged acquisition finance, global loans, project finance (projects and PPP), asset finance, real estate finance, export trade and commodities finance and restructuring matters.

Your skillset

• You obtained a Belgian Master in Law with outstanding academic results; 
• You have 2-6 years of experience in a reputable firm with a special focus on debt finance transactions; 
• You have an excellent command of English as well as French and/or Dutch (written and spoken); 
• You are a team player with excellent legal capabilities, you have an entrepreneurial spirit and good communication skills. 

Our Client

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Their fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables them to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. A&O Shearman works on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.
 
Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways A&O Shearman manages its business, or ensuring the smooth-running of its operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. 

Interested?

Apply immediately via the website or contact Diether Vandenbussche for more information.
Contact Diether by mail: diether.vandenbussche@youconnect.be or call +32 477 22 95 52.
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